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Learn the basics (1)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
I am an immigrant (1)
Fair hearings (1)
Medicaid general Information (4)
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Medicaid
Go to the NY State Department of Health for information about Medicaid including the most current income and financial resource eligibility levels, how to apply, and how to request a fair hearing. Content Detail
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Step-by-step guide to enrolling in the NYSARC Pooled SNT for Medicaid spend-down
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This explains how to enroll in a pooled trust. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
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List of Pooled Trusts in NYS
Enrolling in a supplemental needs trust can be a way to access Medicaid despite having a high "spend-down," or income over the Medicaid limits. This is a contact list of non-profit organizations that have pooled trusts. Content Detail
Medicaid eligibility (4)
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Fact Sheet Explaining Basic Rules on NYS Financial Medicaid Eligibility for People who are Disabled, Aged 65+, or Blind
Explains how people age 65+, disabled, and blind can qualify for Medicaid with income above the Medicaid limit through the "spend-down"program, and explains the rules about which bank accounts, IRAs, and other savings count. Also explains how to apply for Medicaid personal care/home attendant services. Content Detail
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How to use funeral planning to become eligible for Medicaid
How pre-paying for your funeral or for the funeral of immediate family can help you "spend down" your savings to qualify for Medicaid. This is for people age 65+ and people with disabilities. Content Detail
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Medicaid Excess Income ("Spenddown" or "Surplus Income") Program
Go to the New York State Department of Health website for information on qualifying for Medicaid when your income exceeds the regular Medicaid limits. Content Detail
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Medicaid Spend-down: NYC Medicaid Now Accepts FAXED Medical Bills
Form and instructions for faxing in medical bills to meet the monthly "spend-down." Content Detail
Medicaid home care and nursing home care (5)
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services in New York City
Read about the new procedures for applying for Medicaid home care in New York City, for most adults over age 21 who have Medicare and are applying for home care. People under age 21 and those without Medicare still use the old procedures of applying for home care, which are also explained in this article. Content Detail
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services Outside New York City
Explanation of process of applying for Medicaid personal care services, with a guide to filling out the physician's form needed to apply. Download form for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Content Detail
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Medicaid Reimbuirsement of Home Care Expenses
How to apply for reimbursement when you or your family paid out of pocket for home care before you applied for home care, or while your application was being processed. Content Detail
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New York State Medicaid Law for People Needing Nursing Home Care
Information on Transfer of Asset rules for Medicaid, which can delay coverage by Medicaid for nursing home care. For Medicaid services received while living in the community, there are no transfer of asset penalties. Content Detail
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Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage - Basic Financial Eligibility Rules about Income, Resources, and Spousal Protections
Rules about Financial Eligibility for Medicaid to pay for Nursing Home Care in NYS -- what income must be used to pay for care, what happens to your home, etc. Content Detail
Other Medicaid programs (4)
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Medicaid Buy-in Program for People with Disabilities
The Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (a/k/a MBI-WPD or Medicaid Buy-In) allows people age 16-65 who are working to receive full Medicaid despite gross income that may be as high as $55,188 for an individual and $73,884 for a couple (2009 limits). Content Detail
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Medicaid & Work: Keeping Your Medicaid While You Work
Explains programs that encourage people with disabilities to work by allowing them to keep Medicaid even though they are now earning income. Content Detail
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Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
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How to Navigate the Medicaid Buy-In Application Process
Tips for navigating the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities, which allows people under age 65 who have a disability to receive Medicaid despite having higher income. Content Detail
Medicaid managed care (2)
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Basic Facts about Medicaid Managed Care
This is a PDF with information about Medicaid Managed Care. Medicaid Managed Care laws were updated in 2016 and again in 2018. Content Detail
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How Do I Pick a New Medicaid Managed Care Plan?
Information on what to think about and what questions to ask when choosing a new medicaid managed care plan. Content Detail
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I need an interpreter (3)
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Do you have trouble speaking and understanding English?
If you have trouble speaking and understanding English, know your rights! Read More
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Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more. Content Detail
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If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them. Content Detail
More information (1)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
